Province / KwaZulu-Natal

Conference venues in KwaZulu-Natal

250 venues across 79 areas — from city-centre convention floors to country estates.

About conference venues in KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal is South Africa's third-largest conference province, anchored by the Durban ICC — one of Africa's most flexible large-scale venues. Durban itself covers the main CBD, Umhlanga (the modern business hub with direct highway access from King Shaka International) and the Upper Highway (Hillcrest, Kloof, Pinetown, Westville — where many corporate campuses sit). The KZN North Coast (Ballito, Salt Rock) combines coastal resort venues with easy airport access, ideal for mid-sized incentive and training events. The Midlands around Pietermaritzburg, Howick and Nottingham Road are prime for executive off-sites with country hotels and a cooler climate. The South Coast and Drakensberg extend the range to leisure-linked conferences and family-friendly corporate retreats.

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Durban Metro & Upper Highway

59 venues
Durban 47 Pinetown 3 Hillcrest 6 Kloof 3

North Coast

27 venues
Umhlanga 16 Ballito 8 Salt Rock 3

South Coast

19 venues
Scottburgh 4 Pennington 3 Margate 5 Southbroom 3 Port Edward 4

Midlands & Pietermaritzburg

19 venues
Pietermaritzburg 11 Nottingham Road 8

Drakensberg

18 venues
Bergville 5 Winterton 6 Himeville 4 Underberg 3

Zululand & Battlefields

34 venues
Richards Bay 9 St Lucia 3 Hluhluwe 8 Vryheid 3 Ladysmith 3 Newcastle 5 Rorkes Drift 3

Far South (KZN border)

3 venues
Kokstad 3

Other areas

3 venues
Durbanville 3
Smaller towns (52) — 68 venues
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Coastal Beach Lounge Conference Venue
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Coastal Beach Lounge Conference Venue

There are 2 venues, First venue can accommodate up to 350 delegates and 2nd Venue can accommodate up to 300 delegates

Conference Centre · Up to 350 pax
Drakensberg Sun Resort
Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal

Drakensberg Sun Resort

Nestled in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, this resort offers conference facilities with breathtaking views ...

Resort · Up to 180 pax
The Oyster Box Hotel
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

The Oyster Box Hotel

Iconic luxury hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean with elegant conference facilities, perfect for executive retreats and ...

Hotel · Up to 200 pax
1on1 Gateway
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

1on1 Gateway

1on1 Gateway is a venue in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Ideal for conferences, meetings, and corporate events.

Hotel
350 on Ridge
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

350 on Ridge

350 on Ridge is a venue in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Ideal for conferences, meetings, and corporate events.

Hotel
A Day in Africa Lodge
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal

A Day in Africa Lodge

A Day in Africa Lodge is a lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. Ideal for conferences, meetings, and corporate events.

Lodge
AHA Gateway Hotel
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

AHA Gateway Hotel

AHA Gateway Hotel is a venue in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, accommodating up to 430 delegates. Ideal for conferences, meeti...

Hotel · Up to 430 pax
ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest
Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal

ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest

Nestled below the Ingeli Mountains and surrounded by beautiful indigenous forests, Ingeli Forest Resort is the ideal pla...

Resort · Up to 250 pax
Africa Regent Guest House
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Africa Regent Guest House

Africa Regent Guest House is a venue in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Ideal for conferences, meetings, and corporate events.

Guest House
Alpine Heath Hotel
Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal

Alpine Heath Hotel

Alpine Heath Hotel is a hotel in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, with capacity for up to 600 delegates. Ideal for conferences,...

Hotel · Up to 600 pax
Altydgedacht Estate
Durbanville, KwaZulu-Natal

Altydgedacht Estate

Altydgedacht Estate is a venue in Durbanville, KwaZulu-Natal, accommodating up to 200 delegates. Ideal for conferences, ...

Hotel · Up to 200 pax
Amakhosi Lodge
Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal

Amakhosi Lodge

Amakhosi Lodge is a lodge in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal. Ideal for conferences, meetings, and corporate events.

Lodge
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